Joan D.
Joan D.
Contact for Boarding
from $52 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Playful, Safe Dog Care
Over three years providing loving, attentive care for dogs through walks, playtime, cuddles, and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers, keeping pets happy, safe, and comforted. Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.
Cat care experience
Joan also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Joan really has exceeded my expectations caring for my dog, Boog, while my family and I was on vacation. She provided lots of attention to Boog as well as sending us updates and pictures. I definitely would recommend her for sitting and contact her again. Overall great experience for the Boogster!👍👍👍
She took very good care of Leo and even took him to her parents for dinner. Thank you!
My puppy can be a bit nervous at times until she’s comfortable with new people. Joan was patient and loving with her and warmed up quickly with belly rubs and play time!!
Joan went above and beyond to keep me updated about my dog throughout the weekend. She spent a little of time with her to keep her company.
Joan was great! She checked in on our 2 dogs while we did a day trip to Maryland. She was great about communicating and sending me updates & pictures. My dogs loved her!
Dogs were happy and had a good time. Great communication. Would book again when in the area!
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Schedule
I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays to provide loving, attentive care for cats, dogs, and exotics, ensuring comfort, companionship, and peace of mind while you’re away. Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I provide loving care with playtime, cuddles, feeding, fresh water, and litter box care, keeping pets safe, happy, and comforted in your home or mine
Pets
A typical day
Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.